Sermons on Year Beginning Sermon:

Everything Begins Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

We are made of humble origins but humanity was also made with unique significance… in the image of God Himself.

We’re in the second week in a new series, where we are tracing out the story of the Bible. We want to see how all the parts of God’s story fit together. And while the Bible is one of the most widely read books in history, it is also one of the most misunderstood. Much of the confusion results from ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5, Genesis 2:4-25

Denomination: Baptist

A New Beginning

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 20, 2007

A challenge contrasting the new life in Christ with the religious life that satisfy the most of mankind.

JOHN 3:1-16 A NEW BEGINNING “Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, ‘Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.’ Jesus answered him, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

New Year Sermon: Faith Over Fear: Overcoming Giants In 2025

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 27, 2024

As we enter 2025, we, too, face "giants" in our lives. These giants may not be literal, but they can feel just as intimidating. Perhaps your giant is financial insecurity, a broken relationship, a health challenge, or a deep-seated fear of the unknown

Faith Over Fear: Overcoming Giants in 2025 As we stand at the threshold of a new year, 2025, we find ourselves in a moment of reflection and anticipation. For some, the future may appear daunting, filled with uncertainties, challenges, and obstacles that seem insurmountable. Others may feel ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Year’s Day Series

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 9, 2017

St. Augustine called peace “the tranquility of order.”

New Year’s Day Happy New Year. One lady said, “I will be happy this year if I can survive my daughter’s senior year of high school!” In the ancient non-Christian culture dating from around the time of Christ, people would go to oracles and soothsayers. E.g. A late-third century papyrus ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Catholic

The Beginning Of A Legacy Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

A great legacy begins with a simple man.

THE BEGINNING OF A LEGACY Nehemiah 1:1-11 I. Replace Indifference With Genuine Compassion (1-4) A. Connected to a Disobedient People 1. Jews of the captivity 2. Captivity came from disobedience B. Connected to a Present ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

New Beginnings

Contributed by Sal Termini on Apr 19, 2001

God has woveninto the message of the gospel hope for a new beginning.

New Beginnings Gen 1:1 = In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Gen 1:2 = Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. Gen 1:3 = And God said, Let their be light. Some scholars believe ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Beginning Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jun 5, 2003

Describes how Mark serves as a source of understanding and pattern for following Jesus

Last fall, we began our journey through the Bible. We started in Genesis with the creation and we traced the formation of God’s people beginning with the call of Abraham and Sarah. God gave his promise of blessing to them. Later, we heard the story of Joseph. If you know the story, you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-20

Denomination: Brethren

Acts The Beginning Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 4, 2005

In the book of Acts we see the beginning movement of God’s chariot of the Gospel called the Church. In the first chapter of Acts we see the church in training, transition, and ultimately under the control of the Holy Spirit.

INTRODUCTION: In the book of Acts we see the beginning movement of God’s chariot of the Gospel called the Church. It is a book about transformation and growth. From infancy in Jerusalem on through its adulthood having reached the capital of the known world Rome. We see the gospel grow through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of The Gospel

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Dec 8, 2004

A consideration of the hope and good news contained in Mark 1:1

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God Introduction Have you ever had some news that you have been absolutely bursting to tell someone? Something good had happened and you were not able to rest until you had told somebody, perhaps it did not matter who you told, anybody ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Beginnings Of Life

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

This is a message on the Sanctity of Human Life.

THE BEGINNINGS OF LIFE Genesis 25:23 INTRO: When does human life begin? How often have you heard that question during discussions about abortion? Others look for a point midway during fetal development where the unborn child can be declared fully human. Some even say that life does not begin ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of The End Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 24, 2007

Our relationship with Jesus not only transforms our daily, physical lives, but it also provides us with hope beyond our physical lives.

Luke 20:27-38 “The Beginning of the End” INTRODUCTION Antagonists of the Christian faith occasionally offer arguments that they believe beyond a shadow of a doubt invalidates all religious beliefs. One of my favorites is, “If God is all-powerful, then is God able to make a rock bigger than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Beginning With God

Contributed by Derek Melanson on May 18, 2006

Just like he did at the outset of creation, God can take the formless voids of our lives, give them shape, and speak light into them.

“Beginning with God” Genesis 1: 1 – 3 First Things First There is a saying, “First things first.” Well, the first thing is God. Our passage from Genesis begins this way. It says, “In the beginning God . . .” The Bible begins with God. It begins with the account of God creating the heavens and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of The Beginning

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 11, 2007

God is revealed even in the first verse of the Bible. He is revealed as Creator, As Redeemer, and Sustainer.

Intro: Genesis is a book of beginnings. Of the heaven and earth, of light and darkness, of seas and skies, land and vegetation, moon and stars, sea and air and land animals, of human beings, of sin and redemption, of life and death, of blessing and cursing, of marriage and family, and the list ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

In The Beginning Was The Word

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 8, 2003

Intro to the Gospel of John

In The Beginning Was the Word John 1:1-5 Before we get into the heart of tonight’s study, I’d like to take a look at the background behind the Book of John, and it’s writer. I think this will give us more of a feel for these verses of scripture. The Apostle John, also known as John the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beginning Of The End

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 8, 2003

Christmas

“The Beginning of The End” Phil. 2:5-11 12-22-2002 We often view the Christmas time when Jesus came to earth to become a man. This is true but I have an additional thought for you. This was not the beginning of Jesus but rather “The Beginning of The End” Jesus was not created to be our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist